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Rowlett Creek flows through the south western end of Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. It is crossed by a curving board walk that connects the Nature and Retreat Center and pond to the Recreation Center and the Rowlett Creek Trail system.

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, the largest park in Plano, covers 800 acres from Parker Road to Chaparral Road and Spring Creek Parkway to Los Rios Boulevard. Cyclists can enjoy almost eight miles of concrete trails and five miles of soft trails along Rowlett Creek. Open daily from 5 am to 11 pm, the park is a great spot for biking and hiking. Keep an eye out for wildlife and natural hazards like snakes and poison ivy.

This scenic paved path runs through a greenbelt along White Rock Creek and is a popular spot for hiking and cycling away from road traffic. The trail connects to the Preston Ridge Trail and Bluebonnet Trail, making it an ideal route for a loop ride to immerse yourself in nature in the heart of the city.

Bob Woodruff Park has a lake with a fishing pier, a playground, a pavilion, and restrooms. Hard-surface trails encircle the lake and span the length of the park from north to south.

White Rock Lake is a large park that encompasses 1,015 acres and is situated approximately five miles northeast of downtown Dallas. As one of the most frequented parks in the Dallas Park system, it hosts numerous special events, and is an excellent place to experience natural areas and wildlife within an urban setting. Amenities include a 9.33-mile hike and bike trail, rental facilities (at Winfrey Point and Big Thicket), the White Rock Lake Museum, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas Arboretum, Audubon Society bird watching area, wetland, dog park, picnic areas, pavilions available for rent, piers, boat ramps, and a kayak concession. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

White Rock Lake is a 1,254-acre reservoir formed by the damming of White Rock Creek. The creek flows into the lake and exits through a spillway before joining the Trinity River. The lake, with a maximum depth of 18 feet, is a popular spot for fishing, offering largemouth bass, channel catfish, and white crappie. Cyclists can circumnavigate the whole trail on paved pathways.

Erwin Park, a scenic 212-acre park that offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, mountain biking, and picnicking. The park features a rustic campground (reservations are required), playground, picnic areas, pavilions, and 10 miles of challenging mountain bike trails.

At this spot you drop down to a creek over a bridge. The creek, however, is often dry, and the dirt is fairly hard-packed.